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Blackened Salmon Tacos

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  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Crispy, flavorful tacos filled with blackened salmon, refreshing slaw, and creamy avocado, delivering a culinary experience that delights the senses.


Ingredients

  • 4 cups thinly sliced cabbage (about ½ head)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • Kosher salt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 2 ripe avocados (diced)
  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet (skin and bones removed)
  • 2 tablespoons homemade blackening seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 12 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas
  • ½ cup cilantro leaves
  • ¼ cup dill
  • 2 serrano chiles (thinly sliced)
  • 1 lime (quartered)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the slaw by mixing together the sliced cabbage, rice vinegar, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, chopped cilantro, chopped dill, and a sprinkle of kosher salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. Make the chipotle crema by combining sour cream and the chipotle in adobo sauce, mixing thoroughly and adjusting seasoning if necessary.
  3. Prepare the avocado mash by mashing the diced avocados with the remaining lime juice and salt to taste.
  4. Pat the salmon fillet dry and rub both sides with blackening seasoning. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a separate pan for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing slaw, a piece of blackened salmon, avocado mash, and a dollop of chipotle crema on each tortilla. Top with fresh cilantro, dill, sliced serrano chiles, and a squeeze of lime before serving.

Notes

For additional flavor, consider adding mango or pineapple to the slaw. Always monitor the salmon cooking time to avoid drying it out.